Combined pocket-case and sterilizer for surgical instruments.



A. H. DE GOENAGA. COMBINED POCKET CASE AND STERILIZER FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. I. 1915.

Patented Apr. 24, 1917.

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.5K/PM COTBNED PGCKET-GASE AND STERILIZER FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Application filed September 7, 1915.

To all whom i may concern.

le it known that L ifos'ro H. DE Gonmoa, a citizen of the lmited States, residing at Goblcville, county of TVan Buren, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful lmprovcments in Combi-ned Pocket-Ca and Sterilisers for Surgical instruments, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in combined pocket cases and sterilizers for surgical instruments. The main object of my invention is to provide combined pocket case and sterilizer for ca i ving thermometers, hypodermic syringes and other small surgical instruments, which is compact and of convenient form for carrying in the pocket, and also one which is easily charged with the sterilizing material.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will deiinitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

l accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure l is a side view of a structure embodying' the features of my invention.

Fig. H is a top view of the structure shown in Fig. l.

F ig. lll is a vertical section on a line corre pending' to line 3*-3 of Fig. H.

F ig. lV is a vertical section on a line corresponding' to line 4 4; of Figs. l and lll.

ln the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the severalviews, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, my improved case and sterilizer comprises an outer casing l, preferably flattened in cross section to fit a pocket. rThe casing is provided with a central threaded neck 2 for the casing closure cap 3. This cap is provided with a gasket 4 disposed within the cap to be clamped down on the end of the neck 2 forming a tight joint for the closure. At each side of the central neck 2 the casing top is provided with openings 5 in which the tubular containers 6 are arranged and vse- Specification of Letters Patent.

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cured with their ends projecting above the top of the casing, and threaded to receive the container closure caps 7. These caps have sealing gaskets 8 which are clamped down upon the ends of the containers. The containers have perforations 9 in their inner walls, so that the interior of the containers is in communication with the interior of the casing, allowing circulation through the casing from the containers.

The containers illustrated are adapted to receive surgical instruments, such as hypodermic syringes, thermometers, and other instruments. The size and shape of the containers may be modilied, if desired, to adapt them to the particular instruments to be carried therein. rlhe tubular form shown, however, is well adapted to receive different sizes and forms of instruments.

@n the closure cap 4e is a rod 10 which depends into the casing between the containers and is removable from the casing with the cap. rlhis rod carries a roll of absorbent material ll,- which is removable with the rod. This absorbent material may be wicling or other s itable material. In practice the rod with the absorbent material thereon is dipped into the sterilizing ordisinfecting solution, such as formaldehyde, and placed in the casing, the cap being screwed tightly to seal the casing. rllhe fumes from the evaporation ll the casing and pass into the containers enveloping the instruments contained therein. The absorbent material may be charged frequently, as desired, but it is found that one charging will last for several hours in the event that the casing and container caps are closed tightly and are opened only as it is necessary to insert or remove the instruments.

My improved case and sterilizer is simple and economical to produce and is effective and very convenient.

l have illustrated my improvements embodied in a simple and practical form. rlhe size and shape, however', may be, as stated, varied to accommodate the particular requirements.

Having thus described my invention, what l claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

l. A pocket case and sterilizer for surgical instruments, comprising a casing having a central threaded neck at the top and openings through the top at the sides of the neck, tubular instrument containers arranged in said openings to project from the top, the projecting ends of said containers being threaded, the inner Walls of said Containers being perforated, caps for said containers, a Closure cap for said casing threaded on said neck, a rod depending from said Casing,` cap, and absorbent material carried by said rod, said absorbent material being adapted to be inserted and removed through said casing opening.

A device of the Class described, oomprising a easing, a removable closure therefor, a rod depending from said easing olosure, absorbent material carried by said rod, said material being removable from said Casing with said closure, instrument containers arranged in said casing and open to the interior thereof to permit circulation from the casing,` therethrough, and closures for said containers independent of said casing,` closure.

8. A device of the class described, coinprising a casing, a removable closure therefor supported by a single Wall of said casing, absorbent material removable from said casing With said closure, an instrument container arranged in said casing and open to the interior thereof to permit circulation from the Casing therethrough, and a closure for said container independent of said Casing closure.

ln Witness whereof, I have hereunto set mydiand and seal in the presence of two Witnesses.

AUGUSTO H. DE GOENAGA.

Witnesses:

C. L. BENNETT, L. O. GRAHAM.

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Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Eatents,

- Washington, D. G. 

